Higher Social Vulnerability Index scores indicate greater vulnerability and a higher need for resources and support.
Higher socioeconomic status appears to be more concentrated in the southern parts of the state, while lower status is more prevalent in many northern and central counties. This pattern may reflect differences in economic development, infrastructure, and resource distribution across the state.

Household characteristic values tend to be higher in the southern and southwestern parts of the state, whereas lower values are more concentrated in northern and central counties. This pattern may be influenced by regional differences in household composition, income levels, housing stability, and family structures.

Minority populations are predominantly concentrated in the southwestern and central parts of the state, as well as in some eastern counties. In contrast, northern and rural areas have lower minority representation. This distribution likely reflects historical settlement patterns, migration trends, and demographic shifts over time.

Higher values are primarily found in the central, southeastern, and southwestern regions, while northern and rural areas tend to have lower values. This pattern maybe linked to differences in housing density, public transportation availability, and commuting patterns accross the state.